defining
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One of Odysseus’ defining triumphs becomes, in Nolan’s telling, something closer to an original sin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Young, who died in 1847, was one of the defining figures in Welsh ceramics and was best known for his work at the Cambrian Pottery and Nantgarw China Works.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“The defining feature of this home is its positioning. It captures breathtaking jetliner and mountain views from almost every angle. It’s an absolute standout offering in a premier location.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
David Bennett, chief executive of Japanese sovereign AI firm ai&, says the transition to application-specific hardware is the industry’s defining trend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The defining feature of the place is that the only thing the Rose brothers do is fight.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
